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Letters From the Last Apothecary By Bita Behzadi: ARC Book Review

June 1, 2026 / Cozy Fantasy + Fantasy + Reviews + What I'm Reading

Lady Sleuths, Dark Streets, and Deadly Secrets: The Best Victorian Murder Mystery Books

May 28, 2026 / Book Lists + Historical + Mystery

The Best Little Motel in Texas by Lyla Lane: Book Review

May 26, 2026 / Contemporary + Mystery + Reviews + What I'm Reading

Tombs, Treasure and Tension: 14 Books Like The Mummy

May 21, 2026 / Book Lists + Historical + Romance

LitRPG For the Girls: Level Up Your Reading List

May 19, 2026 / Book Lists + LitRPG + Science Fiction

Finished Watching Outlander? Here are 19 Books to Read Next

May 17, 2026 / Book Lists + Historical + Historical + Romance

14 February 2026 Romance Books You Won’t Want to Miss

There’s something sooo magical about cracking open a brand-new romance novel in the dead of winter. Like instant serotonin wrapped in pretty cover art. And lucky for all of us, the February 2026 romance lineup is coming in HOT with swoons, spice, slow-burn tension, and the kind of romantic chaos that warms you up faster…

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From Frostbitten Forests to Ice Magic: The Best Winter Fantasy Books

If you’re craving winter fantasy books that feel like stepping into a snow globe, you’re in the right place. Winter may be cold, but winter fantasy books are where the real warmth is: found families, slow-burn romances, folklore-laced mysteries, discovering hidden magic, bonds tested by prophecy, and heroines trekking through frostbitten worlds armed with nothing…

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City of Others by Jared Poon: ARC Book Review

Thank you to NetGalley and Orbit Books for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review! Dive into a world where magic lies hidden just below the surface in this charming urban fantasy full of workplace found family, queer romance, and supernatural creatures straight out of Southeast Asian lore,…

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Your Next Obsession: 16 Books Like Dungeon Crawler Carl

So you’ve finished Dungeon Crawler Carl and now you’re just…staring into the void? One minute you’re trapped in a deadly, sarcastic, reality-TV-from-hell dungeon with a talking cat and a guy in boxer shorts, and the next you’re expected to just move on with your life like nothing happened? Rude! Luckily, there are plenty of books…

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Arc Book Review: Hard Reset by Jonathan Yanez

Thank you to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for providing me with an eARC of this book! Hard Reset is a fast-paced, unpredictable, and clever take on the LitRPG genre, blending beloved sci-fi and apocalyptic themes to create an intricate new reality. In this world, life begins in a coffin, cars float, a good ray gun is…

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What’s New in January 2026 Fantasy and Sci Fi: The Complete Roundup

Get ready to ring in the new year with pure bookish joy because the January 2026 fantasy and sci fi lineup is looking magical and irresistible. If your TBR has been feeling a little too neat and tidy, don’t worry – the January 2026 fantasy and sci fi releases are here to fix that with…

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Every January 2026 Romantasy Release You Need on Your Shelf

If your TBR is looking a little too manageable these days (don’t worry, mine never is), then get ready because the January 2026 romantasy lineup is here to absolutely wreck your reading schedule in the best possible way! There’s something extra magical about starting a new year with new worlds, new crush-worthy characters, and new…

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Swoons, Spice, and New Reads: January 2026 Romance Releases

If your TBR is already overflowing, get ready to make just a little more room because the January 2026 romance lineup is coming in HOT. New year, new books, new fictional crushes to obsess over at 2am. These January 2026 romance book releases deliver everything we love: swoony second-chance love stories, rivals-to-lovers tension, sapphic slow…

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16 New August 2025 Romance Books Perfect for Late-Summer Reading

August 2025’s romance book lineup promises excitement and diverse themes, from fake marriages to enemies-to-lovers. Standouts include Emily Rath’s “Pucking Strong,” Olivia Dade’s quirky “Zomromcom,” and Kate Golden’s “If Not For My Baby.” Readers can expect captivating stories that will leave them eagerly turning pages all month long.

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August 2025 Romantasy New Releases to Binge This Month

Bookish besties, grab your favorite reading snacks and clear your TBR because August 2025 romantasy releases are about to absolutely wreck us in the best possible way! This month is serving up an incredible feast of fantasy romance that’s guaranteed to have you ugly crying at 2 AM and then immediately texting your book club…

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